‘Putin won’t mess around with me’: Trump ahead of meeting in Alaska; US president says Russia, Ukraine ‘will make peace’

President Trump asserted that Vladimir Putin won't "mess around" with him ahead of their summit in Alaska, where they plan to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump believes Putin desires full control of Ukraine but insists this won't happen under his presidency. He also proposed a second meeting involving European leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to foster peace negotiations.